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Terrific complete set of original Batman comic book artwork by Irv Novick and Dick Giordano for the interior of Batman #227 ''The Demon of Gothos Mansion!'' Published on 1 December 1979 by DC Comics during the ''Bronze Age'' of comic books with the story written by Denny O'Neil. This set of 15 sheets containing 72 panels, rendered in ink, tell a harrowing story of Batman in love with a woman in peril at the hands of a cult leader, bent on sacrificing her to resurrect the demon spirit Ballk. Artist Irv Novick held a longtime relationship with Batman publisher DC Comics and illustrated for them over 50 years from 1939 to 1990. Dick Giordano, a DC executive editor, was a multi Shazam comic book award winner best known for Charlton Comics' ''Action Heroes.'' The first page of this 15-page full set features a publication slug taped to the bottom with the copyright symbol cut out. Pages are numbered, stamped, dated and often annotated lightly with blue pencil. Comics Code stamped to verso of each sheet. Thick card pages each measure 10.75'' x 15.5'' with stamp and date cut through, else fine condition. A rare complete survival of the ''Bronze Age'' Batman comic artwork.
Complete Hand-Drawn Artwork For Batman Comic ''The Demon of Gothos Mansion'' Illustrated by Ira Norvick and Dick Giordano -- Rare Complete ''Bronze Age'' Batman Comic With 72 Panels!
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